About PFCS
From the Director
It is again, my privilege to bring to you the Annual Report of Personal & Family Counseling Services, Inc. (PFCS) for fiscal year 2008 featuring the accomplishments of our mission, strengthening families. The struggling economy brought additional challenges and barriers for families in the Tuscarawas Valley during the past year that resulted in an increased need for services provided by PFCS. Financial stress including high gasoline prices, a record number of home foreclosures and raising costs for food added to the stressors of mental health and substance abuse became overwhelming to many families.
As a result of the mounting stress, families reached out to access the services provided by PFCS. Unfortunately, the demand often resulted in a longer wait for counseling, parent education, or admission to the treatment program for women dealing with substance abuse. The length of stay in the Domestic Violence Shelter at Harbor House was significantly longer than in the past as survivors of domestic violence were challenged to find employment as well as safe and affordable housing in the struggling economy.
The current economic climate also has impacted established and well utilized programs provided by PFCS. The Ways to Work Program lost its source of funding and operated on its reserves in 2008 and will again in 2009. Despite time consuming efforts we have not found a new source of revenue for the program. The Kinship Care Program also lost its funding in 2008. However, the United Way of Tuscarawas County has graciously stepped forward to fund the program in 2009. Additionally, the Harbor House Halfway House operated at a deficit in 2008 for the second consecutive year. The ADAMHS Board has provided additional funding for 2009, but the program still has a deficit. The need for all of these programs continues for families in the Valley.
Our dedicated and professional staff met the needs of the thousands of families who accessed services during the past year. They believe in strengthening families. Day after day they provide the highest quality services to individuals and families who are seeking hope, support and recovery while also dealing with the increasing bureaucratic requirements placed upon them by funders, accrediting organizations and government entities. The benefits of their work are reflected in the outcomes/results and the high level of satisfaction reported by those who utilize the many services of the agency.
Families will continue to face challenges in the coming year. PFCS will be here to support and strengthen families during the challenging times as a result of the support of our generous donors, funders and caring community partners. I hope that you too come to believe in our work after reading our Annual Report and you will support our work as we continue to strengthen families in the Valley.
Marilyn L. Henry, President/CEO
As a result of the mounting stress, families reached out to access the services provided by PFCS. Unfortunately, the demand often resulted in a longer wait for counseling, parent education, or admission to the treatment program for women dealing with substance abuse. The length of stay in the Domestic Violence Shelter at Harbor House was significantly longer than in the past as survivors of domestic violence were challenged to find employment as well as safe and affordable housing in the struggling economy.
The current economic climate also has impacted established and well utilized programs provided by PFCS. The Ways to Work Program lost its source of funding and operated on its reserves in 2008 and will again in 2009. Despite time consuming efforts we have not found a new source of revenue for the program. The Kinship Care Program also lost its funding in 2008. However, the United Way of Tuscarawas County has graciously stepped forward to fund the program in 2009. Additionally, the Harbor House Halfway House operated at a deficit in 2008 for the second consecutive year. The ADAMHS Board has provided additional funding for 2009, but the program still has a deficit. The need for all of these programs continues for families in the Valley.
Our dedicated and professional staff met the needs of the thousands of families who accessed services during the past year. They believe in strengthening families. Day after day they provide the highest quality services to individuals and families who are seeking hope, support and recovery while also dealing with the increasing bureaucratic requirements placed upon them by funders, accrediting organizations and government entities. The benefits of their work are reflected in the outcomes/results and the high level of satisfaction reported by those who utilize the many services of the agency.
Families will continue to face challenges in the coming year. PFCS will be here to support and strengthen families during the challenging times as a result of the support of our generous donors, funders and caring community partners. I hope that you too come to believe in our work after reading our Annual Report and you will support our work as we continue to strengthen families in the Valley.
Marilyn L. Henry, President/CEO